Warehouse Automation Engineer - Pilot & Deploy Innovations

Ryder System, Inc.; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. seeks a Warehouse Automation Engineer to identify, pilot, and deploy cutting‑edge automation technologies that improve warehouse operations. You will collaborate with operations, IT, design, and customers to evaluate feasibility and drive value across regions and functions.

The role covers design validation, procurement support, project management, and post‑go live support, with emphasis on ROI, KPI achievement and continuous improvement. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years in warehouse automation, material handling technologies, or warehouse systems integration
• 2+ years in warehouse automation
• Experience with automation design and integration
• Knowledge of CAD, simulation, WMS and analytics tools

Responsibilities

• Lead automation technology evaluation and ROI justification for new business opportunities
• Validate vendor SOWs and FSDs to close gaps
• Provide input on design options for performance and cost efficiency
• Lead procurement support and vendor reviews
• Manage smaller implementation projects and track milestones
• Support SAT testing, post-go live punch list and uptime items
• Profile data to optimize systems and drive analytics

Skills

Planning

Time management

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Ambiguity tolerance

Relationship building

Independent work

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Change agent

Ownership

Communication to stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Slotting

MOST

Simulation

WMS

Labor Management

Llamasoft

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. seeks a Warehouse Automation Engineer to identify, pilot, and deploy cutting‑edge automation technologies that improve warehouse operations. You will collaborate with operations, IT, design, and customers to evaluate feasibility and drive value across regions and functions.

The role covers design validation, procurement support, project management, and post‑go live support, with emphasis on ROI, KPI achievement and continuous improvement. Travel is required.